Chris Morgan - Agabaidu (Lion of Judah) Lyrics

Lyrics

Rock of ages you remain

Age to age you're still the same

Who can stand your when you roar

And who can fight you and win

Agaba idu eh, Agaba idu eh

Agaba idu eh , Agaba idu eh

Oche eh Ochedu le be kawo no

I remember where you brought me from

Through the fire through the storm

Only you deserve my praise

And only you can do all these miracles

It doesn't matter what they say

Agaba idu eh

Oche eh Ochedu le be kawo no

You took my pain away

You took my past away

You took the shame away

You gave me a new song

You gave me a new life

You gave me a new song

You gave me a new life

Oche eh Oche dude le be kawo no

My heart is filled with joy unspeakable

My life is filled with joy unspeakable

Only you can do this

Oche eh Oche du le be kawo no

Lord in the midst of His people

Mountains skip like ram

At the instinct of your presence

All creations bow

At the sounding of your name

Let the earth tremble

Our God reigns!

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AGABAIDU Chris Morgan

Meaning & Inspiration

Chris Morgan's powerful anthem, "Agabaidu (Lion of Judah)," released on November 8, 2017, immediately immerses the worshiper into a profound contemplation of God's unmatched sovereignty and unwavering faithfulness. The title itself, "Agabaidu," an Igbo phrase meaning "Lion of Judah," directly invokes one of the most majestic biblical representations of Christ found in Revelation 5:5, where He is hailed as the victorious One, capable of opening the scroll. This song is not merely a collection of praise lyrics; it's a vibrant declaration of God's eternal nature, His formidable power, and His deeply personal intervention in the lives of His children, establishing a narrative of awe-inspired worship rooted deeply in scriptural truth and personal testimony.

The song’s core message begins with a resounding affirmation of God's immutability: "Rock of ages you remain, Age to age you're still the same." This echoes the immutable character of God revealed throughout Scripture, from Malachi 3:6 proclaiming, "For I the Lord do not change," to Hebrews 13:8 declaring Jesus Christ is "the same yesterday and today and forever." This unchanging nature forms the bedrock of the believer's trust. The lyrics then transition to an awe-inspiring depiction of God's might: "Who can stand when you roar, And who can fight you and win?" This rhetorical question underlines the unchallengeable power of the Almighty, a theme explored in books like Job 40 and 41, which vividly portray God's dominion over all creation, and in Isaiah 40:12-17, which asks, "Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand...?" affirming God's incomparable strength. The repeated chant "Agaba idu eh" alongside the indigenous praise of "Oche eh Ochedu le be kawo no" (an ecstatic expression of God's goodness and power, often used in Idoma worship) serves as a cultural and spiritual exclamation point to this divine majesty.

Beyond the grand declarations of God's cosmic power, the song weaves in a deeply personal testimony of deliverance and transformation. The lyricist reflects, "I remember where you brought me from, Through the fire through the storm," a powerful reminder of God's sustaining presence in adversity. This resonates profoundly with Isaiah 43:2, where God promises, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." The experience of being rescued from life's trials leads to an undeniable conclusion: "Only you deserve my praise, And only you can do all these miracles." This echoes Psalm 103:2, encouraging us to "Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits," and Psalm 77:14, which celebrates God as the one "who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples."

The profound impact of God's redemptive work is further detailed through a series of declarative statements: "You took my pain away, You took my past away, You took the shame away." This is a testament to the liberating power of the Gospel, referencing Isaiah 53:4-5, which speaks of Christ bearing our sorrows and pains, and 2 Corinthians 5:17, which affirms that "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The subsequent affirmation, "You gave me a new song, You gave me a new life," captures the essence of divine restoration, much like Psalm 40:3, where the psalmist declares, "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God," and John 10:10, where Jesus states His purpose: "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." This newness of life is a source of "joy unspeakable," as the song proclaims, a sentiment that aligns perfectly with 1 Peter 1:8, describing believers as those who, though they have not seen Him, "believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy."

The song crescendos with an evocative scene of creation responding to its Creator: "Lord in the midst of His people, Mountains skip like ram, At the instinct of your presence, All creations bow." This imagery directly draws from Psalm 114:4, which speaks of the mountains skipping like rams in God's presence, and is a powerful metaphor for God's overwhelming majesty that causes even the strongest elements of creation to respond. The ultimate declaration, "At the sounding of your name, Let the earth tremble," culminates in a universal acknowledgment of divine authority, echoing Philippians 2:10-11, where "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Chris Morgan’s "Agabaidu (Lion of Judah)" therefore stands as a vibrant, scripturally rich worship anthem, urging all to recognize, celebrate, and declare the unmatched power, unchanging nature, and redemptive love of God.